2017 Chevrolet Traverse transmission problems

Filed Jul 31, 2026 · Transmission · NY

Transmission body throttle and TCM had to be replaced a year after purchase because of failing shifts, reverse failed to work completely.

Filed Jun 19, 2026 · Airbags, Engine · OH

THERE is a recall for the year, make and model for driver side airbag, also to do with transmission slipping and both of those I'm currently having issues with on my vehicle but with my vin its not coming up for any of the recalls but I want to request a Investigation on if my vehicle or any other of the same year be added to the recall.

Filed Apr 27, 2026 · Transmission · OR

The transmission is going out at 107K miles and needs to be completely replaced for around $8500 (see attached quote). It has a shudder and has a hard time shifting into third gear. This is a known issue with Traverses.

Filed Sep 10, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · NC

The component/system that is malfunctioning is coding P-0826. Dealership says replace Transmission.Based on my experience with the vehicle, the transmission is not the main issue. There are symptoms of an electrical issue that is causing the vehicle to lose power, rough shift, stutter and hard shift. This situation began when traveling back from GA to NC. After having stopped at a rest stop, I proceeded to get back on the highway and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate as I merged on to the highway. There were no warming lights, dashboard signaling or anything that happened prior to this to warm of this unsafe issue. With traffic behind me already at speeds of 70mph+, this situation could potentially have caused an accident in which I would have been unable to avoid because the car decelerated, hesitated and did not leave me with anyway to maneuver out of the lane. I fortunately was in the merge lane, which I had to constantly tap on the accelerator in order to get the vehicle to shift into the next gear and finally surpass 40 mph so that I could get back on the highway, potentially being able to maintain a safe speed. The vehicle then jolted after reaching 40mph and then after tapping the accelerator again, I was able to increase my speed. Upon returning to NC, I sought mechanical services from the dealership. They had last serviced the vehicle in October 2024, an oil change and put an additive in the engine. The dealership not only was not helpful, but they were unable to diagnose an issue because the vehicle had no check engine light or any dashboard warnings during the entirety of this issue. It was suggested that I get the spark plugs changed, since they considered it may be a misfire within the system. The spark plug change made it worse, eventually the car shook violently while at a red light and the dashboard lights came on and the car did not exceed 15mph. The car was serviced again and the coils were replaced. The problem still persists.

Filed Apr 15, 2025 · Transmission · NJ

The Transfer Case exploded causing the drive shaft to bend and the powering steering line to be damaged and all of the parts listed above need to be replaced. There was a loud explosion while driving and the vehicle no longer drove properly and I was unable to steer the vehicle. The problem was inspected and confirmed by an independent service center. No, it happened out of the blue while driving. The service center could not figure out how something like this could have happened without the car being in an accident or something hitting the transfer case which did not happen. It happened when proceeding from a stopped position while continuing after waiting at a stop light.

Filed Dec 18, 2024 · Transmission · 128,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated before shifting gears. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that after stopping at a traffic light, the light turned green and the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle hesitated while shifting into gear with a jolt. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2024 · Airbags, Transmission · LA

There is definitely something going on with the transmission. This car should not be having transmission problems. The car is not old at all! I was told that the transmission is leaking and I don’t understand why in a car that’s only 7 years old! That’s ridiculous! Also, the airbag is still not completed. I don’t want to have an accident and die because of sharp objects coming out! Everything is a hurry up and wait deal! My.car is very unsafe for me to drive. I run a carpool and I don’t want to hurt the kids.

Filed Nov 18, 2024 · Transmission · NY

The transfer case or transmission, shutters when between 20-40 miles per hour and acts like it’s holding back my cousin has the same issue with hers that is the same year. So I looked it up and there is so many Chevy traverse having the same issues

Filed Jul 9, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · AR

After reaching about 30 mph, the car shudders and starts missing and now all the lights are on the dash.

Filed Oct 20, 2023 · Transmission · CA

the transmission on my 2017 chevy traverse began shuddering in August 2023 after our family came back from vacation it usually happens between 2nd and 3rd gear and /or 4th and 5th gear going to 60mph. I had changed the transmission fluid around 60M miles per the manufacturers recommendation. I performed and flush and fill with new dexron VI full synthetic transmission fluid on 10/14/23, after the flush and fill the transmission ran better for about a week but it had gotten worse since then. I constantly worry that the transmission will fail when I am on the road and possibly cause and accident. I don't have another vehicle to use , my next option is to take it to the dealer to see what they can do but based on the reports i have read I know that there is no easy fix. I really would like to have Chevy or GM come up with a resolution for all the folks that have this same problem.